Lakers and Timberwolves Gear Up for Game 3 Amid Playoff Showdown

Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off in Game 3 of their NBA playoffs series on Thursday night, April 25, 2025, at Target Center. The game will kick off at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN.

The teams are tied 1-1 in their first-round series after the Lakers won Game 2, 94-85, in a hard-fought contest. Lakers forward Luka Doncic was instrumental in the victory, scoring 31 points while also grabbing 12 rebounds and delivering nine assists. His perfect performance at the free-throw line (11-for-11) helped secure the win, as the Lakers shot a perfect 20-for-20 from the charity stripe.

For the Timberwolves, Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards were the standout performers in Game 2, with Randle scoring 27 points and Edwards adding 25. However, they struggled to find additional scoring support, as they were the only two players on the team to reach double digits.

As excitement builds for Game 3, both teams are looking to gain an advantage in the best-of-seven series. The Timberwolves are hoping to leverage home-court advantage, while the Lakers aim to carry the momentum from their Game 2 win into Game 3.

Live streaming options are available for fans who want to watch the game online. Platforms offering live streams include various subscription services that may have free trial options.

The Lakers will also play Game 4 in Minnesota on April 27, where they hope to seize control of the series. As the playoffs continue, every game will be critical in determining which team advances to the next round.